APPLICATION

• Group choice and program commitment (see program schedule on the Program Overview Page )

• Contact and demographic information 

• Research activities (must have >/= 50% protected research time OR currently serving as or actively pursuing the role of principal investigator on major research grants (R01, R29 or subproject of a Program Project (P01), Center Grant (P30, P60, U54), or other equivalent research grant awards or career development awards))

• Updated curriculum vitae

• Brief responses (< 200 words) to each of the following questions:

  • • How do you currently integrate your roles as a researcher, parent, and university community member? What tensions or synergies have you experienced? What does the concept of a "whole person" mean to you in the context of your academic and personal life?

    • Why are you interested in participating in the PLS program at this point in your career and life? What do you hope to gain?

    • What does "worthiness" mean to you in the context of your work and personal life? How do you cultivate or struggle with it?

    • How do you envision contributing to a community that values authenticity, reflection, and mutual support?

    • This program requires active participation and reflection. How do you plan to make space for this commitment in your life?

    • Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your motivation for joining the PLS program or how you're preparing for this journey? (Optional)

Complete and submit an online application and upload all required documents using the application link below by 11:59 p.m. on July 27, 2027. The submission form will automatically close at 11:59 p.m. Late or partially completed applications will not be accepted, please plan accordingly.  

This RFA is for the Researcher Mom Group only. The RFA for the Researcher Dad Group will be released in July 2026. You may only apply for one group per cycle. If you apply for the Researcher Mom Group through this RFA, you will not be eligible to apply for the Researcher Dad Group when its RFA is released in July. 

PLS APPLICATION FORM LINK 

Application Timeline

• May 6 Request for Applications released

• July 27 Application deadline (applications due by 11:59 p.m.)

• July 28 - Aug 24 Application review

• Sept 4-9 Final candidate interviews

• Sept 10 Program acceptance notification